Running on Thursdays until 7 February
2013, Margaret St will be closed to traffic between Queens
Drive and High St, and transformed into an outdoor market.

The Margaret St Market will operate between noon
and 8.30pm, and will offer shoppers and visitors to the city
more than 20 stalls selling quality arts and crafts, gourmet
food and more.

Hutt City Council’s CBD Development
Manager Cyndi Christensen says there’s an added appeal,
with shops in and around Margaret St opting to stay open
late as well.

“Margaret St is in the heart of
Lower Hutt’s CBD, and it’s an easy stroll from Westfield
Queensgate,” says Cyndi. “Outdoor markets bring vibrancy
to the CBD, and are a great excuse for people to get out
into the fresh air during the day or in the evenings.”

Stalls have been selected to offer variety and quality,
and live music will be scheduled for the early evening.

“We want to create a fun atmosphere, where people can
browse stalls and shops, eat some delicious food, and enjoy
the entertainment.”

Because the market is
outdoors, the weather will dictate whether it goes ahead
every week.

“Our fickle weather is a fact of life,
and we have to be prepared for the eventuality that
sometimes the market will be closed if it’s pouring with
rain or blowing an absolute gale,” says Cyndi.

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